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810 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Blackpool to Kirkwall

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Cheapest
By car (810 km)
10 h 52 min
810 km.
from $44
Other
Rideshare
10 h 52 min
810 km.
from $10.57
Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)
6 h 24 min
573 km.
from $409.21
Bus, Ferry
17 h 34 min
573 km.
from $149.28
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
14 h 45 min
574 km.
from $253.70
Train, Bus, Ferry
16 h 47 min
572 km.
Train, Plane (Train to Edinburgh Airport)
6 h 51 min
573 km.
from $484.13
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
6 h 25 min
573 km.
from $496.63
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
8 h 40 min
573 km.
from $523.80
Train, Ferry
17 h 44 min
572 km.
from $572.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from Haymarket Station to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Blackpool North to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$94.93
Train from Wigan North Western to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$60.76–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$120.25
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Train from Blackpool North to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$379.73–$594.92
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$455.68–$949.33

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $163.04 and takes 17h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $260.87 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Blackpool to Kirkwall?

The distance between Blackpool and Kirkwall is 723 km.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 14h 45m and costs $119.57 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Blackpool to Kirkwall, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Kirkwall?

It is currently 11:36 at both, Blackpool and Kirkwall.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 153+ hotels available in Kirkwall. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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